Clinical Placements at Ochsner

As part of Ochsner Health policy, all students scheduled for placements at the Ochsner Clinical School must complete a pre-start health check through Ochsner Employee Health before beginning their rotation. This appointment will be provided at no expense to you. Below are the necessary steps to complete this process:

Steps for Scheduling Your Health Screening:

1. Create a MyOchsner Account:
   • Click the provided link to create your account: MyOchsner
2. Notify Employee Health:
   • Email ephysicalelmwood@ochsner.org or call 504-842-4748 (option 3).
   • Identify yourself as a University of Queensland medical student and confirm that your MyOchsner account has been set up.
3. Scheduling Your Appointment:
   • The MyOchsner system only allows scheduling within a two-week time frame.
   • Contact Employee Health immediately after setting up your account so they can schedule your appointment for you.
4. Complete Health Questionnaires:
   • This must be done at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment.
5. Arrival and Clearance Requirements:
   • You must arrive in New Orleans by the Wednesday before your scheduled rotation.
   • Your health screening must be completed before your scheduled rotation.

Troubleshooting MyOchsner Login Issues:

• If you forget your username or password:
  1. Click “Forgot Username?” or “Forgot Password?” on the login screen.
  2. Follow the prompts and complete the two-step verification process.
  3. For further assistance, call the MyOchsner Patient Support line at 1-877-339-2637.
• If you do not receive an activation email:
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Check your spam folder for an email from donotreply@ohnmychart.org

What to Expect at Your Health Screening Appointment:

• Mask Fitting:
  • ​​​​​​​Men must be clean-shaven.
  • Bring a valid photo ID.
  • No gum or sweet foods for 15 minutes before your appointment; only water is permitted.
• Urine Drug Screen (Non-DOT 789 Panel):
• The test must be negative for the following substances:
  • Amphetamines/methamphetamine, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Creatinine, Extended Opiates, Hydrocodone, Marijuana, Methadone, MDMA (Ecstasy), Phencyclidine, and Propoxyphene.
• If a positive result is found, students must provide valid proof of legal prescription (e.g., a prescription copy or medical documentation from a physician). Failure to provide documentation may delay the start of the placement.
• TB Testing:
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​QuantiFERON Gold blood test.